Chemical Compatibility

Pentachlorodiphenyl vs 13 elastomers

Full elastomer ratings for Pentachlorodiphenyl below.

Pentachlorodiphenyl
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NBR, HNBR, EPDMAvoid
ElastomerRatingMeaning
NBR Nitrile (Buna-N)DNot recommended
HNBR Hydrogenated NitrileDNot recommended
FKM Fluorocarbon (Viton)X
FFKM PerfluoroelastomerX
EPDM Ethylene PropyleneDNot recommended
VMQ SiliconeX
FVMQ FluorosiliconeX
CR Neoprene (Chloroprene)DNot recommended
NR Natural RubberDNot recommended
SBR Styrene ButadieneDNot recommended
IIR ButylDNot recommended
AU PolyurethaneX
FEPM Aflas (TFE/P)X

Room-temperature, neat chemical unless stated. Concentration and temperature shift ratings, validate with our lab.

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